baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent AU-2003285544-A1 (AU)
Title: Image signal processing
Inventor: FINLAYSON GRAHAM
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2003-12-01
Abstract: An image signal is processed by deriving measurements representing the luminance of a signal; calculating values relating to the local mean, the local standard deviation, the local maximum and/or the local minimum; and computing therefrom local standard coordinates such as z-scores which are independent of brightness and contrast.
Patent AU-2003298373-A1 (AU)
Title: Water treatment method using an inorganic powder reagent with high specific surface area including a step of recycling said reagent
Inventor: GAID ABDELKADER
IPC: C02F1/38
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: Material purged by the membrane filtration stage, is separated into two fractions. The first contains more than 60 wt% of activated carbon in preferably 20 wt% or less of water, the carbon containing organic matter and micro-pollutants. The second fraction contains preferably 20-40 times more water, and includes organics which are not absorbed on the carbon. The first fraction is recycled ahead of the stage in which the water is contacted with carbon.  An Independent claim is included for the corresponding waste water or potable water treatment plant.
Patent WO-2005047843-A1 (WO)
Title: Procede et systeme de detection de fuites
Inventor: LOFT BRYAN CLARENCE
IPC: G01M3/22
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de détection de fuites dans des systèmes de réfrigération et autre appareil contenant une huile liquide. Dans ledit procédé, une composition à base de colorants fluorescents et un solvant de N-alkylpyrrolidone sont incorporés dans l'huile liquide et ultérieurement, une surface externe dudit appareil est irradiée à l'aide d'une source de rayonnement électromagnétique dans une plage de fréquences sélectionnée pour exciter une fluorescence accrue de la composition à base de colorants fluorescents en présence du solvant de N-alkylpyrrolidone, la localisation et/ou l'étendue d'une fuite étant indiquée(s) par une réponse de fluorescence de l'huile liquide ayant fui sur ladite surface externe. L'invention concerne également une composition de fluide de travail destinée à un appareil à lubrification interne, la composition de fluide de travail comprenant une huile liquide sélectionnée parmi une huile frigorigène, une huile pour moteur, un liquide hydraulique, un fluide de servodirection, un fluide pour boîte de vitesses, un fluide pour système hydraulique ou analogue.
Patent AU-2004201549-A1 (AU)
Title: Implantable orthopaedic device and method for making the same
Inventor: HANES MARK
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: An implantable orthopaedic device comprises a polymeric bearing component having a first layer attached to a second layer. The second layer has a bearing surface defined thereon, and the porosity of the first layer is greater than that of the second layer.
Patent AU-2004214506-A1 (AU)
Title: Channel estimation of a receiver multipath CDMA signal
Inventor: MALLADI DURGA PRASAD
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A method for improving channel estimation in a wireless communication system is disclosed. A wireless signal that includes a plurality of multipath components is received. N channel estimates are then obtained, where N is any positive integer greater than one. Each channel estimate of the N channel estimates corresponds to a different multipath component of the plurality of multipath components. The effects of interference between the plurality of multipath components on the N channel estimates is then reduced.
Patent AU-2004215658-A1 (AU)
Title: Novel diazabicyclic aryl derivatives
Inventor: OLSEN GUNNAR M
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: This invention relates to novel diazabicyclic aryl derivatives which are found to be cholinergic ligands at the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Due to their pharmacological profile the compounds of the invention may be useful for the treatment of diseases or disorders as diverse as those related to the cholinergic system of the central nervous system (CNS), the peripheral nervous system (PNS), diseases or disorders related to smooth muscle contraction, endocrine diseases or disorders, diseases or disorders related to neuro-degeneration, diseases or disorders related to inflammation, pain, and withdrawal symptoms caused by the termination of abuse of chemical substances.
Patent AU-2004240781-A1 (AU)
Title: Bundles of rolls and method for production thereof
Inventor: VANTILT PIERRE
IPC: B65D85/07
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A bundle ( 8 ) of rolls made from a strip of insulation of a fibrous material, comprising several rolls, arranged side by side with the axes thereof parallel in several superimposed layers with a wrapping film wrapping each layer in a compressed state in a first direction perpendicular to the axes of the rolls and a sleeve enclosing the superimposed layers in a state with the layers compressed one against the other in a second direction (F 3 ) perpendicular to the axes of the rolls and perpendicular to the first direction and covering the first and second ends of the rolls of the bundle.
Patent AU-2004259076-A1 (AU)
Title: Method for the separation of a crude C4 cut
Inventor: HEIDA BERND
IPC: C07C7/08
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A process for fractionating a crude C4 fraction comprising butanes, butenes, 1,3-butadiene and small amounts of other hydrocarbons including C4-acetylenes, by extractive distillation using a selective solvent, wherein the crude C4 fraction (1) is fed into the middle region of a first extractive distillation column (K I) and the selective solvent (2) is fed into the column at a point above that at which the crude C4 fraction (1) is introduced and a gaseous side stream (3) which comprises the C4-acetylenes together with predominantly the selective solvent and in which the concentration of the C4-acetylenes is below the spontaneous decomposition limit is taken off from the first extractive distillation column (K I) at a point below the feed point for the crude C4 fraction (1) and an overhead stream (5) comprising the components which are less soluble than the C4-acetylenes in the selective solvent is taken off from the top of the first extractive distillation column, is proposed.
Patent AU-2004279610-A1 (AU)
Title: Piscirickettsia salmonis antigens and use thereof
Inventor: DHEUR INGRID
IPC: A61K39/02
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel proteins, e.g., antigens, from Piscirickettsia salmonis. The present invention further discloses nucleic acids that encode these proteins. The present invention also discloses the use of the proteins, e.g., antigens, and nucleic acids to prepare vaccines against salmonid rickettsial septicemia (SRS). The present invention further provides recombinant Yersinia ruckeri cells to be used to construct vaccines against SRS. The present invention also discloses vaccines that can be used to protect fish from Piscirickettsia salmonis, as well as other pathogens. In addition, the present invention discloses methods of using the vaccines of the present invention to protect fish from SRS as well as from other pathogenic diseases.
Patent AU-2004281682-A1 (AU)
Title: Control of pulse duty cycle based upon footswitch displacement
Inventor: ROCKLEY PAUL W
IPC: A61B18/00
Filed: 2004-10-04
Abstract: Phacoemulsification apparatus includes a phacoemulsification handpiece having a needle and an electrical circuitry for ultrasonic vibrating the needle. A power source provides pulsed electrical power to the handpiece electrical circuitry and an input is provided for enabling a surgeon to select an amplitude of dislighted pulses and a pulse width. A control system and pulse duty cycle is provided for controlling the off duty cycle to insure heat dissipation before a subsequent pulse is activated, including a foot pedal switch.
Patent AU-2004316165-A1 (AU)
Title: Using liquid crystals to detect affinity microcontact printed biomolecules
Inventor: ABBOTT NICHOLAS L
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: The present invention provides methods, devices and kits for detecting a ligand. The methods involve capturing a ligand from a sample with an affinity substrate that includes a receptor for a ligand, transferring captured ligand to a detection surface and detecting the ligand on the detection surface with a liquid crystal. Accordingly, the capture step is decoupled from the detection step.
Patent WO-2005110177-A1 (WO)
Title: Foot operated toilet seat and lid lifter
Inventor: SMITH TODD
IPC: A47K13/10
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: A foot operated toilet seat and lid lifter (20) includes a base (30), a first axle (40) and a second axle (41). Each of the axles (40, 41) is secured relative to the base (30) such that the axle (40, 41) is able to rotate around a longitudinal axis thereof relative to the base (30). A respective first lever (44) extends from each axle (40, 41) such that the first lever 44 is able to be raised and lowered relative to the axle (40, 41) to thereby rotate the axle (40, 41). A respective second lever (45) extends from each axle (40, 41 )and is spaced lengthwise along the axle (40, 41) from the first lever (44) extending from the axle (40, 41) such that the second lever (45) is able to be raised and lowered relative to the axle (40, 41) by respectively lowering and raising the first lever (44) extending from the axle (40, 41). A first arm (50) is secured relative to the second lever (45) extending from the first axle (40) and is securable relative to a seat (27) of a toilet (21) such that the first arm (50) extends from the seat (27) to the second lever (45) extending from the first axle (40) and such that the seat (27) is able to be raised and lowered by rotating the first axle (40). A second arm (51) is secured relative to the second lever (45) extending from the second axle (41) and is securable relative to a lid (28) of the toilet (21) such that the second arm (51) extends from the lid (28) to the second lever (45) extending from the second axle (41) and such that the lid (28) is able to be raised and lowered independently of the seat (27) by rotating the second axle (41).
Patent WO-2005120296-A1 (WO)
Inventor: TOWNSEND ROBIN
IPC: A47C31/12
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for determining a desired height of a height adjustable furniture item, characterized in that it includes: a scale (12) adapted to measure a length (14) of the lower leg of a patient (16), means (18) to determine a desired height of said item of furniture from said length and a means to translate said desired height to said furniture item.
Patent WO-2006047815-A1 (WO)
Title: Systeme et couche pour gerer l’incontinence
Inventor: BERGMAN FREDERICK
Filed: 2005-10-28
Abstract: L’invention concerne une couche (20) devant être portée par une personne, destinée à une utilisation dans un système pour gérer l’incontinence ou bien un système pour gérer les exsudats provenant du corps d’une personne, qui comporte un manchon (28) destiné à l’insertion d’une bande diagnostic (30) adaptée pour détecter des substances pertinentes dans l’urine ou les exsudats. Le manchon (28) comporte une entaille en forme de V (34) pour faciliter l’insertion d’une bande diagnostic (30). Des pores et des canaux (36) sont prévus sur le manchon (28) afin de faciliter l’écoulement de l’urine depuis la couche (20) vers le manchon (28) pour entrer en contact avec la bande (30) et exposer les capteurs chimiques de la bande (30) à l’urine recueillie. Le manchon (28) peut être fixé à la couche (20) par un adhésif (40).
Patent AU-2005224451-A1 (AU)
Title: Electrical power-drive device for a movable window covering
Inventor: HAUCK ERIC W
IPC: E06B9/174
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A drive device for movable window covering and/or screen, awning, roller-door, roller shutter, comprising: a mechanical subset including at least one motor (44a) and an output shaft (64), wherein the subset is elastically coupled by at least a first main rotatable elastic coupling means (52a) to the output shaft and by a second main non-rotatable elastic coupling means (70) to a non-rotatable tube (58) enclosing the subset, the second main non-rotatable noise dampening coupling means surrounding the first main rotatable noise dampening coupling means.
Patent AU-2005244572-A1 (AU)
Title: Foodstuff crushing and blending apparatus
Inventor: OLIVER JAMIE TREVOR
IPC: B02C19/08
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A foodstuff crusher/blender comprises a hollow body defining a closed elongate cavity (2), access means, such as complementary screwthreads on respective ends (16, 26) of two portions of the body, enabling the introduction and removal of foodstuff into and from the cavity and a crushing/blending ball (30) for accommodation in the cavity. The cavity (2) is of circular shape along its length in transverse cross-section. One end of the cavity (13) is of substantially part-spherical shape with a diameter not substantially greater than that of the ball (30) whilst the other end (23) of the cavity is of substantially part-spherical shape with a diameter substantially greater than that of the ball (30). The diameter of the cavity increases progressively over at least a part of the distance between the two ends of the cavity.
Patent WO-2006113964-A1 (WO)
Title: Animal toileting system and method
Inventor: LAPIDGE TERENCE JEFFERY
IPC: A01K29/00
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: An animal toileting system including a device (10) having a zone (19) into which an animal may urinate, defecate or both. The zone (19) has an aperture (18) through which animal waste may pass. A number of inserts (30, 32, 34) are provided that reduce or block the size of the aperture (18).
Patent AU-2006245831-A1 (AU)
Title: Method for isolating methyl glycine nitrile-N,N-diacetonitriles from an aqueous crude mixture
Inventor: FRIESE KATRIN
IPC: C07C255/25
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a process for isolating methylglycinenitrile-N,N-diacetonitrile (MGDN) from an aqueous emulsion which comprises MGDN and has an MGDN content of 3-50% by weight in a crystallizer, comprising the steps: (a) the aqueous emulsion is, starting from a temperature above the solidification point, cooled to a temperature below the solidification point, the cooling rate averaged over time not exceeding 5 K/h, until substantially the entirety of the emulsified MGDN has solidified, (b) the resulting aqueous suspension is cooled further and/or concentrated, and the cooling rate may be greater than in step (a).
Patent AU-2006265210-A1 (AU)
Title: Polyethylene molding composition for producing injection-molded finished parts
Inventor: WEBER ALBERT
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a polyethylene molding composition which has a multimodal molecular mass distribution and comprises a low molecular weight ethylene homopolymer A, a high molecular weight ethylene copolymer B and an ultrahigh molecular weight ethylene copolymer C. The molding composition has a density at a temperature of 23° C. in the range from 0.940 to 0.957 g/cm3, an MFR (190° C./2.16 kg) in the range from 0.5 to 4 dg/min and a viscosity number VN3 of the mixture of ethylene homopolymer A, copolymer B and ethylene copolymer C, measured in accordance with ISO/R 1191 in decalin at a temperature of 135° C., in the range from 150 to 300 cm3/g. The invention further relates to the use of such a molding composition for producing injection-molded finished parts, and to finished parts produced by injection molding.
Patent AU-2007266742-A1 (AU)
Title: Improved gas pressure regulator
Inventor: MONTI ANDREA
IPC: F16K47/08
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: The gas pressure regulator (1) comprises a main body (2) having a first, gas inlet pipe (4) and a second, gas outlet pipe (6), a calibrated gas passage (8) through which the gas flows from the first pipe (4) to the second pipe (6), a shutter (9) housed at least partially in the main body (2) and a silencing element (102) also housed in the body (2).
Patent WO-2008098311-A1 (WO)
Title: Procédé de séchage et de gazéification
Inventor: CORK DAVID
IPC: C10J3/00
Filed: 2008-02-15
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé pour produire du syngaz à partir d'une substance carbonée et/ou traiter une substance carbonée. Le procédé comporte les étapes suivantes : a) réduire l'humidité de surface de la substance carbonée; b) réduire l'humidité propre de la substance carbonée; et c) gazéifier la substance carbonée pour produire du syngaz. A l'étape a), la substance carbonée est directement mise en contact avec un gaz chaud à une température variant entre 50 °C et 250 °C et/ou la substance carbonée est indirectement mise en contact avec de la vapeur d'eau saturée à une température variant entre 105 °C et 250 °C.
Patent WO-2009143562-A1 (WO)
Title: Procédé pour lier des matières particulaires pour fabriquer des articles
Inventor: LEWELLIN RICHARD LAURANCE
IPC: B29C48/30
Filed: 2009-05-25
Abstract: L'invention porte sur des procédés et un appareil pour lier des matières particulaires pour fabriquer des articles dont des panneaux ou feuilles continus (22). Les matières particulaires de la charge d'alimentation sont mélangées avec un liant thermodurcissable et le mélange (21) est introduit et comprimé dans une matrice (25). Un champ de radiofréquences (RF) est appliqué entre des électrodes (28, 29) entre lesquelles le mélange est maintenu comprimé pour chauffer et faire durcir de façon inductive ou diélectrique le liant. Avant d'entrer dans la matrice (25) le mélange est d'abord introduit dans une zone d'admission (32) où le mélange est façonné pratiquement sous la même forme que celle du mélange dans la matrice de sorte que tout durcissement du liant dû au chauffage du mélange dans la zone d'admission (32) a lieu alors que le mélange est sous la forme finale souhaitée. L'invention porte sur des paramètres de fonctionnement comprenant la forme et les dimensions de la zone d'admission, les longueurs de développement du mélange.
Patent WO-2011003125-A1 (WO)
Title: Système pour la décoration d'articles cylindriques en feuille de caoutchouc de néoprène revêtu de tissu
Inventor: BECK PETER
IPC: F25D3/08
Filed: 2009-10-15
Abstract: L'invention porte sur un procédé de décoration d'articles cylindriques faits dun matériau en feuille de caoutchouc de néoprène, revêtu d'un tissu, à laide dun moyen dimpression par sublimation. Ledit procédé comporte la disposition dudit article sur un mandrin cylindrique ; l'enroulement de larticle autour et la fixation sur ledit article d'une feuille de milieu de transfert d'image portant une décoration préimprimée devant être appliquée sur ledit article ; la disposition dudit article enveloppé du milieu de transfert d'image dans l'alésage d'une platine métallique préchauffée, ledit alésage étant plus grand que le diamètre externe dudit article enroulé ; le fait de permettre audit matériau en caoutchouc de néoprène de se dilater thermiquement afin damener ledit milieu de transfert d'image en contact avec ledit alésage chauffé pendant une période requise pour le transfert de ladite décoration sur ledit article ; lenlèvement dudit article enroulé de ladite platine et lenlèvement de ladite feuille de milieu de transfert d'image dudit article.
Patent AU-2009262427-A1 (AU)
Title: Navigation device and method
Inventor: TRUM JEROEN
IPC: G01C21/26
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: This invention relates to a navigation device (200) comprising a processor (210); and a store (230) containing map data, wherein the map data comprises a temporally-variable feature and the processor (210) is arranged, in a route planning process, to determine a status of the temporally-variable feature according to temporal information.
Patent AU-2009277972-A1 (AU)
Title: Use of steroid sulfatase inhibitors for the treatment of preterm labor
Inventor: LOUMAYE ERNEST
IPC: A61K31/18
Filed: 2009-07-27
Abstract: The present invention is related to a use of a steroid sulfatase inhibitor in the manufacture of a medicament for preventing or inhibiting premature uterine contractions. Specifically, the present invention is related to steroid sulfatase inhibitors useful for the preparation of a pharmaceutical formulation for the modulation, notably the inhibition of pre-term labor.
Patent WO-2011041833-A1 (WO)
Title: Dame de nage à pas variable améliorée
Inventor: JACOBSEN DESMOND WILLIAM
IPC: A61B5/22
Filed: 2010-10-05
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à une dame de nage à pas variable améliorée d'une coque d'aviron, comprenant une barrette de fermeture pour fixer un aviron, qui est conçu pour pivoter autour d'une tige verticale d'un portant de la coque d'aviron. L'amélioration réside dans l'inclusion de moyens de pivotement horizontaux conçus pour faire varier le déplacement angulaire horizontal de la barrette de fermeture lorsqu'elle pivote autour de la tige verticale. En fonctionnement, le pas du manche d'aviron peut varier de façon proportionnelle et être déterminé de façon précise pendant tous les coups d'aviron. La tige horizontale permet également le montage de capteurs de force, garantissant la mesure de forces horizontales et/ou verticales. L'invention se rapporte également à un procédé consistant à entraîner ou à former l'équipage d'un aviron, utilisant la dame de nage à pas variable telle que décrite ci-dessus, où les mesures de force, d'angle et de profondeur sont prises et analysées.
Patent WO-2011054046-A1 (WO)
Title: Particules à libération contrôlée et leur procédé de préparation
Inventor: LU GAO QING
IPC: A61K9/113
Filed: 2010-11-05
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'une composition particulaire pour la libération contrôlée d'un agent actif, le procédé comprenant : la formation d'une double émulsion comprenant (i) une phase interne comprenant des gouttelettes d'une suspension dans un premier liquide de particules de silice mésoporeuse et l'agent actif sorbé dans les particules de silice mésoporeuse ; (ii) une phase dispersée intermédiaire à l'intérieur de laquelle le premier liquide est dispersé comprenant un second liquide ; et un polymère organique ou un précurseur de celui-ci ; et (iii) une phase continue ; et le traitement thermique du polymère ou du précurseur de celui-ci pour former des microsphères comprenant un revêtement composé du polymère autour des particules de silice mésoporeuse.
Patent AU-2010202847-A1 (AU)
Title: Thin-layer lignocellulose composites having increased resistance to moisture and methods of making the same
Inventor: CLARK RANDY JON
IPC: B27N3/20
Filed: 2010-07-06
Abstract: A method of pressing a lignocellulosic composite mixture into thin-layers using flat or molded dies at conditions of elevated temperature and pressure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of forming the mixture into a loose mat, coating at least one die surface with an anti-bonding agent which comprises silane or silicone, baking the anti-bonding agent onto the die surface at a temperature greater than 149°C (300°F) for 1-4 hours and pressing the lignocellulosic composite mixture with the dies into a thin layer lignocellulosic composite.
Patent AU-2010236412-A1 (AU)
Title: Methods of microbial oil extraction and separation
Inventor: JON WITTENBERG
IPC: C11B1/04
Filed: 2010-04-14
Abstract: Lipids can be extracted from a microbial biomass that constitutes at least 20% lipids by weight and has a moisture content of less than 4% by weight by applying pressure to the biomass so as to release lipids therefrom, thereby leaving a biomass of reduced lipid content; and collecting the lipids.